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Old 11-26-2023, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim 9922 View Post
Special Christmas display at Appleton Museum in Ocala. Locally, tour the Baker House. Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford preceded by an authentic German meal at Hollerbach's. Villages groups and area churches special Xmas concerts and shows, model train show at Ike, Music box show at Colony. Various shows at Orange Blossom Opry (a hoot and relatively inexpensive). Drive to/drive thru/walk thru the free special holiday lighted displays in Lady Lake, Mt Dora, Eustis, Leesburg, and Tavares. Morse Museum of American in Winter Park featuring Tiffiny's Stained-glass windows, his artwork, Worlds Fair Display, etc.
My husband is a member of the model train club, and their annual 4-day Christmas themed train show is held at Colony Cottage, not Eisenhower (Ike). Dec 7-10. It’s a great event for all ages!